Daniel B. Maffei: “None of us are happy about this. However, it has been suggested that somehow the problems in these programs are tied to…”

Administrator Phillips has done an excellent job continuing to pursue systemic change to the toxic culture that has resulted in sexual violence at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and in the commercial maritime industry.

It is important that the FMC is sufficiently funded so that it can properly carry out these reforms, which will greatly benefit American businesses and the American consumer.

Sexual assault and harassment have no place in society. Every mariner deserves to be respected and deserves to feel safe out at sea.

I am disappointed that the President's budget includes a 35 percent cut in funding for the Port Infrastructure Development Program.